Asia
Repression against Christians in China is increasing
Persecution of Christians in China is increasing and spreading to Hong Kong, Release International
Category: Human Rights
America
OAS Report Shakes Venezuelan Election Results: Trust in Democracy Eroded
According to a report released by the Organization of American States (OAS) the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation (DECO) stated that the outcome of the Venezuelan presidential elections conducted…
Asia
Bangladesh under Fire: A Call for Justice and Accountability
Recent developments in Bangladesh have raised significant alarm within the international community, particularly regarding the announcement of a controversial "shoot on sight" policy. As violence escalates, the High Representative's statement…
Human Rights
World News in Brief: Historic Palestine monastery on World Heritage in Danger List, rights office condemnation as Ghana upholds anti-gay law, free jailed Russian activist
“This decision recognizes both the site's value and the need to protect it from danger,” the agency said , noting the threats posed by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.The monastery…
Human Rights
Whitewashing China’s Persecution of the Falun Gong
The recent article, in Le Monde diplomatique concerning the persecution of Falun Gong in China presents a perspective that minimizes the human rights violations faced by its followers. Of addressing…
Europe
European Court: Russia to pay 160,000 EUR to 16 Jehovah’s Witnesses, but no chance they will ever see that money
On 18 July 2024, the European Court of Human Rights examined nine complaints filed by Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia who were subjected to illegal searches, arrests, and convictions because of…
Asia
EU Intensifies Pressure: Six-Month Extension of Russia Sanctions
Brussels, [Current Date] – The European Council has chosen to extend its ranging sanctions, against Russia, for an additional six months due to the ongoing aggression and destabilizing actions by…
Europe
Victory in the Supreme Court: CCHR’s criticism of psychiatric abuse not without factual basis
SALUDMENTAL ( Original in Spanish ) The Plenary Session of the Civil Division of the Supreme Court, in its ruling STS 960/2024 of July 9th and published on the 12th in response to the…
Events
Empower. Unite. Transform 2024: Youth Ambassadors Unite for Human Rights, Justice and Peace at UN in New York
KingNewsWire. 52 young representatives from 35 nations joined by over 400 government officials, educators, and human rights advocates from around the world convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New…
Europe
Unsilenced: Psychiatric-abuses Watchdog Wins Supreme Court Battle in Spain
The Supreme Court of Spain asserts in its ruling 960/2024 pf the Plenary of the Civil Chamber, that the public debate in which CCHR International and CCHR Spain are participating…